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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Except as provided in subsection (1.5) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Hunt any wildlife from a snowmobile;
(b) Operate or ride on any snowmobile with any firearm other than a pistol or a revolver in the person's possession, unless the firearm is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case or inserted in a scabbard, or with any bow unless it is unstrung or cased; except that this subsection (1)(b) does not apply to a person to whom the division has issued a permit for the control of predators such as coyotes, foxes, and bobcats; or
(c) Pursue, drive, or otherwise intentionally disturb or harass any wildlife by use of a snowmobile; except that a person may use a snowmobile to protect the person's crops and other property.
(1.5) A person may perform the activities listed in subsection (1) of this section if the person is otherwise authorized by law or by the division to do so.
(2) Permits to use snowmobiles for the control of predators such as coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and the like may be issued by the division or its district wildlife managers at no charge to persons applying therefor whose purpose is to protect livestock and other wildlife.
(3) Any person who violates subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine as follows:
(a) For a violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, two hundred dollars;
(b) For a violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section, one hundred dollars; and
(c) For a violation of paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of this section, two hundred dollars.
(3) Any person who violates subsection (1) of this section commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine as follows:
(a) For a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, two hundred dollars;
(b) For a violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section, one hundred dollars; and
(c) For a violation of subsection (1)(c) of this section, two hundred dollars.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 33. Parks and Wildlife § 33-14-117. Hunting, carrying weapons on snowmobiles--prohibitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-33-parks-and-wildlife/co-rev-st-sect-33-14-117.html
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